1.    Before YOU CROSS – Prepare

☐   Must wait 1 hour if fast and 2 hours if non-fast before sending the commodity.

☐   Coordinate with all parties involved that shipping papers (BOL) are in accordance with 49CFR172.200, the driver is a FAST participant if he’s a Mexican National, and that MSDS matches the shipping papers.

☐   Supporting documents to facilitate entry such as EPA Forms, Notice of Arrivals, etc.

2.   AT THE TIME OF ENTRY

☐   Driver must have proper entry documents (VISA & FAST) and shipping papers (bill of lading) by 49CFR.

☐   The CBP ACE system must reflect the UN number at the time of entry.

☐   ACE E-manifest sheet must illustrate “HAZMAT”, and “HAZMAT – EMPTY RESIDUE” in red font.

☐   In case of exemptions, such as placarding, labeling, and bracing.  Those exemptions will be presented in writing by the 49CFR.

This checklist is a basic guideline that can be followed to import hazardous materials.  The Colombia MET / HAZMAT team can be reached at the following to further assist you: colmet@cbp.dhs.gov and land line: 956-417-7818.